June 21, 2022
Online Seminars Now Available
For the safety of oneself, the boat’s crew and the boat itself, the boater had best be prepared to take tides and currents into consideration when planning a voyage of any length in tidal waters.
June 21, 2022
Sailpast pass complete
Tom Brady couldn’t have thrown a better spiral. This is a shot of my handsome son, Will, carrying out our Sailpast tradition for the first time in three years. And wow, was everyone aboard happy to see it!
June 21, 2022
ATTENTION PLAISANCIERS : DONNEZ DE l’ESPACE AUX BALEINES
Observer les baleines et autres mammifères marins dans leur environnement naturel est passionnant.
June 21, 2022
AGA et congrès CPS-ECP 2022
Il semble qu’il n’y a pas si longtemps, nous commencions à planifier notre premier congrès en personne depuis plus de deux ans, mais le temps semble passer parfois plus vite que nous ne le souhaiterions.
June 21, 2022
Trent-Severn Waterway expands partial closure due to high water levels and flows
Due to high water levels and flows, Parks Canada has expanded the partial closure of navigation to include Lock 1 – Trenton through Lock 18 – Hastings starting Monday, June 20, 2022, until further notice. Inbound vessel traffic will be advised that entry at Lock 1 – Trenton will be closed until further notice.
June 21, 2022
28 Canadian sailors in Germany for the Kiel Week event
A strong contingent of 28 Canadian sailors, including Tokyo 2020 Olympians Ali ten Hove, Mariah Millen, William Jones and Evan DePaul, will take part in the Kiel Week event June 22-26 in Germany.
June 21, 2022
Ça y est, encore une fois ! Et, cette année en particulier, vous connaissez peut-être quelqu’un qui s’est donné beaucoup de mal pour les CPS-ECP
Les bénévoles sont le cœur et l’âme des CPS-ECP. Le conseil tient à remercier et à reconnaître tous nos bénévoles.
June 21, 2022
33% savings + bonus for CY subscription
Here’s a last chance offer (expires June 30) to subscribe and save 33% on Canadian Yachting magazine plus get the current June issue free. The featured article in CY June 2022 focuses on choosing the right Marina or Yacht Club for your boating style.
June 21, 2022
Canada Sail GP earns 2nd in Chicago
Proving that their stand-out podium finish in the Bermuda SailGP event – Canada’s debut event in the class – was no fluke, the Canadian team took two bullets and finished 2nd overall at this weekend’s Sail GP event in Chicago.
June 21, 2022
#GoSailing Week is June 20-26
Kingston, June 15, 2022 – Canadian sailing enthusiasts from across the country are invited to celebrate their favourite sport during the 2022 edition of National #GoSailing Week being held June 20-26.
June 21, 2022
Treat update: Midland boaters enjoy Butter Tart Fest
After a bitter couple of years things turned delightfully sweeter as Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival finally returned to Midland on Saturday, June 11! CY’s own Eileen Walsh attended the event with her sister to scoop up some sweet treats and peruse the local fare.
June 21, 2022
Canada’s Largest Vintage Boat Show back in Gravenhurst on July 9
This year the ACBS will be holding their 41th Anniversary Vintage Boat Show promoting the theme of “Magic on the Water”. The Gravenhurst, ON venue is a true jewel to hold an in-water boat show and this year we are expecting a full house from a vintage boat registration as well as attendance.
June 21, 2022
Séminaires en ligne maintenant disponibles (en anglais seulement)
Pour sa sécurité, celle de l’équipage du bateau et du bateau lui-même, le plaisancier doit tenir compte des marées et des courants lors de la planification d’un voyage, peu importe sa durée, dans des eaux à marée.
June 7, 2022
Upcoming Flare Collections Dates and Locations
Disposing of expired flares has been an ongoing dilemma for boaters across the country. To help boaters dispose of expired flares in a safe and environmentally responsible manner CPS-ECP and selected CIL Dealers are hosting Safety Equipment Education and Flare Disposal Days.
June 7, 2022
Trent-severn waterway draft management plan consultations
Parks Canada is currently seeking feedback on a new Draft Management Plan for the Trent-Severn Waterway and Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Sites. Your input is important for a shared vision of the next 10 years.
June 7, 2022
Boat Filming Locations Needed
We need your help to assist us in obtaining stock video footage and photos this summer. Valentin Bacalu, our Audio Video Specialist, is willing to come to your dock, marina or yacht club to gather much needed content.
June 7, 2022
Voie navigable trent-severn consultations sur le projet de plan de gestion
À l’heure actuelle, Parcs Canada cherche à obtenir des commentaires sur une nouvelle ébauche de plan directeur pour le lieu historique national de la Voie-Navigable-Trent-Severn et l’Ascenseur de Peterborough.
June 7, 2022
Aqua Map: Wind, Waves, and Currents
Aqua Map now includes weather in their app. That sounds so mundane that it may produce an immediate yawn. There are so many dedicated weather apps out there already, what could they possibly offer that’s not already available?
June 7, 2022
Cherchons lieux de tournage de bateaux
Nous avons besoin de votre aide pour nous aider à obtenir des séquences vidéo et des photos cet été.
June 7, 2022
Dates et lieux des prochaines collectes de fusées de détresse
L’élimination des fusées de détresse périmées est un dilemme constant pour les plaisanciers à travers le pays.
June 7, 2022
Fair winds Christopher Pratt
One of Canada’s most esteemed painter and printmakers, Newfoundland’s Christopher Pratt died last week at 86. In addition to his artistic talents, Pratt was a boater, and his love of boats and in particular C&C sailboats informed his work.
June 7, 2022
Aqua Map: vents, vagues, courants
La météo est désormais inclue dans l’application Aqua Map.
June 7, 2022
Updated Lake Ontario PORTS Guide underway
Scheduled for Winter 2022-2023, Canadian Yachting Media is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the PORTS Cruising Guides Lake Ontario & the Thousand Islands 2023 Guide.
June 7, 2022
Nouvelle saison pour le Musée naval de Québec
Le Musée naval de Québec a ouvert ses portes au public le mercredi 8 juin.
June 7, 2022
New boats: Wellcraft unveils new 355
Wellcraft teamed up with American naval architect, Michael Peters, and talented yacht designers, Pawel Denert and Camillo Garronni. This winning team created this outstanding design to offer a fast and sea-worthy American outboard commuter for those looking to push their limits further and faster in every sea conditions.
June 7, 2022
Navigation de plaisance entre Montréal et les Grands Lacs
Un rappel si vous comptez entreprendre un voyage entre Montréal et Toronto ou, Kingston, par exemple.
June 7, 2022
Canada SailGP décroche la 3e place lors de son premier événement
Mais qui sont ces gens? CAN SailGP a fait ce à quoi personne n’aurait pu s’attendre, remporter une victoire lors de sa première sortie, lors des courses de la mi-mai des Bermudes qui ont lancé la saison SailGP.
June 7, 2022
News: New digital boat sharing service is coming to Canada
Following success in the Nordics and New Zealand, Skipperi is coming to Toronto with 15 new, fully equipped shared-use boats. Plan is to grow the service up to 430 boats across Canada by 2025.
June 7, 2022
Des bateaux d’accompagnement RS Electric pour cette troisième saison
SailGP, la série de courses internationales mettant en vedette des catamarans à ailes F50 de haute performance, s’associe à RS Electric Boats.
June 7, 2022
Bénéteau 34.1
L’Oceanis 34.1 remplace le 35.1. C’est le septième nouveau modèle de la gamme Oceanis avec la dénomination « .1 ».
June 7, 2022
18 M d’euros pour les projets maritimes durables
En France, c’est le Ministère de la Mer qui est à la tête de ce qui s’appelle le Fonds d’Intervention Maritime (FIM), qui est destiné à soutenir les projets œuvrant pour le développement durable sur le littoral.
June 7, 2022
La fête du nautisme célèbre son 10e anniversaire
La Fête du nautisme aura lieu le 9 et 10 juillet 2022 prochain. À près d’un mois de l’un de ses événements phare, Nautisme Québec invite les parties intéressées à faire la Fête, celle du nautisme!
June 7, 2022
Plugboats: Electric hydrofoiling speedboat unveils water taxi version in Venice
Candela, the Swedish company that is revolutionizing electric boating with its hydrofoiling speedboats, has unveiled the P-8 Voyager, a water taxi/ferry version of its C8 model at the Venice Boat Show that ran May 28 – June 5.
June 7, 2022
Scrub Island to add new petrol station for island-hoppers
Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina has announced plans for the addition of a new petrol station at its 55-slip marina. Opening in fall 2022, the new station will offer a capacity of 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel to both leased and transient dockers.
May 25, 2022
Café William investit dans un voilier zéro émission pour transporter ses grains de café
En novembre dernier, Café William, une entreprise québécoise axée sur la production de cafés biologiques et équitables, profitait de la présence de son partenaire SAILCARGO à la Conférence de Glasgow de 2021.
May 25, 2022
Michelin lance une voile gonflable pour les navires
« L’aile Wisamo permettra aux géants des mers d’économiser 20 % de carburant, alors que les émissions de CO2 du fret maritime pourraient augmenter de 50 % d’ici 2050 », écrivait en avril dernier Pierre Fortin pour Les Échos Planète, un magazine web dédié aux nouvelles technologies et à l’écologie.
May 25, 2022
Début de la saison des éclusages pour la plaisance aux écluses canadiennes
La saison des éclusages pour les embarcations de plaisance commencera en mai 2022 aux écluses canadiennes et voici les dates importantes.
May 24, 2022
Did You Know That Toronto Has an Underground City?
While you are staying at the Sheraton Hotel you will be connected to an indoor pedestrian mall called The Path which covers over 30kms of walkway and is spread over 27 tunnels. Loaded with fantastic eateries, restaurants, shops and services, Toronto’s underground city is the world’s largest underground shopping complex.
May 24, 2022
The New Navigator; How to Get Started
The question often comes up, why do we still teach the use of paper navigation charts when the obvious choice for most boaters is electronic chartplotters or a simple handheld GPS?